I thought the problems with the world’s batteries were solved when companies such as DieHard first started to market portable jumper packs to start a dead battery. Quickly adopted by AAA and tow
truck drivers, it eliminated the need for jumper cables, which is awesome because sometimes when a battery dies, it leaves the vehicle stranded in an inconvenient place.

But first-gen jumper packs used more conventional battery technology. The next level would be something you can throw in your glove compartment.

]]>http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/13151/product-review-coolreall-box-21/feed/0Subaru Starlink services priced, packagedhttp://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/13027/subaru-starlink-services-priced-packaged/
http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/13027/subaru-starlink-services-priced-packaged/#commentsFri, 05 Jun 2015 05:20:51 +0000http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/?p=13027If you want Subaru Starlink services on your new Scoob, we can now officially share with you the pricing for those services.

]]>http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/13027/subaru-starlink-services-priced-packaged/feed/0Prius battery thefts reportedly on rise in San Franciscohttp://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12948/prius-battery-thefts-reportedly-rise-san-francisco/
http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12948/prius-battery-thefts-reportedly-rise-san-francisco/#commentsThu, 21 May 2015 01:12:51 +0000http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/?p=12948Folks who know how to remove Toyota Prius battery packs without getting electrocuted are making off with "quite a few" of them, according to Toyota dealers.

]]>http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12948/prius-battery-thefts-reportedly-rise-san-francisco/feed/0FlashLogic cracks Fiat-Chrysler code to keep you warmhttp://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12440/flashlogic-cracks-fiat-chrysler-code-to-keep-you-warm/
http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12440/flashlogic-cracks-fiat-chrysler-code-to-keep-you-warm/#commentsTue, 24 Mar 2015 12:00:52 +0000http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/?p=12440FlashLogic remote start is now available for a wide range of vehicles from Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles.

You got a new Fiat Chrysler of America product, but your ass is cold in the morning — especially if you opted for a stripper model that does not have factory-integrated remote start or heated
seats. Fear not, for the aftermarket wizards at Voxx International’s FlashLogic skunkworks will allow you to add remote start to Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Fiat vehicles.

]]>http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12440/flashlogic-cracks-fiat-chrysler-code-to-keep-you-warm/feed/0Insurance Shopping? Here are the 10 worst places to insure your car.http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12061/insurance-shopping-here-10-worst-places-insure-car/
http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12061/insurance-shopping-here-10-worst-places-insure-car/#commentsMon, 16 Mar 2015 12:00:43 +0000http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/?p=12061When my wife moved from Brooklyn to Long Island, her insurance dropped drastically -- like nearly in half. And now I see why!

smart JBL Removable subwoofer. Not that I would ever remove it. But if you do clearly you’ll be able to fit the 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood. And beer kegs.

The new Smart (actually smart- gotcha capitalization checkers) is starting to hit the streets with newly-redesigned JBL audio systems that are light-years ahead of the original two-speaker
first-gen units.

Designers and engineers at JBL and smart reportedly collaborated closely to create a customized audio system that would ensure optimal sound in the compact interior of the smart vehicle….

The 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility made its formal debut at the Chicago Auto Show this week — which is fitting, since it’ll be built there, according to Ford.

The press release from Ford Motor
Company said both the Police Interceptor Utility and the Police Interceptor Sedan are built at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant and shipped to markets worldwide. The new Police Interceptor Utility
unveiled in Chicago reportedly represents the latest iteration of the vehicle that has helped Ford capture a claimed 55% of the U.S. law enforcement vehicle market. Ford said it is the only
pursuit-rated midsize utility vehicle and, along with its sedan counterpart, one of the only pursuit-rated vehicles with standard all-wheel drive.

]]>http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12123/2016-ford-police-interceptor-utility-debuts-chicago/feed/0Why using Mustang as your password is a bad ideahttp://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12077/using-mustang-password-bad-idea/
http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12077/using-mustang-password-bad-idea/#commentsThu, 05 Feb 2015 03:57:15 +0000http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/?p=12077Ford said "Mustang" is the 16th most common password in use on the internet, handily beating both "Superman" and "Batman."

Ford said “Mustang” is the 16th most common password in use on the internet, handily beating both “Superman” and “Batman.”

The press release from Ford said Mustang was the only car moniker that
found its way into the Top 25 list of most common passwords. It was the first time “mustang” made the list.

Ford Director of Cyber Security Keith Moss said, “We’re flattered people want to use ‘mustang’ as their password, but alone, it just isn’t strong enough to be secure. We encourage people
to use ‘mustang,’ but we recommend they strengthen their password by mixing upper and lower case letters, numbers, acronyms and symbols to make it unique.”

The information reportedly came from the annual “Worst Passwords” list from Splashdata. Topping that were
“123456” and “password.” Really, y’all? We’re not smart enough as a society of internet users yet to avoid those simpleton passwords? Whatever.

Ford offered a few tips for folks who wanted to make their “mustang” password slightly less easy for would-be fraudsters to crack:

Here are a few suggestions for strengthening your “mustang” password:

Add numbers to your password (favorite Mustang model year, year you bought your Mustang or year you sold the car)

]]>http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/12077/using-mustang-password-bad-idea/feed/1Driving a Ford Expedition King Ranch in the Blizzard of 2015http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/11984/blizzard-2015-2015-ford-expedition-king-ranch/
http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/11984/blizzard-2015-2015-ford-expedition-king-ranch/#commentsTue, 27 Jan 2015 13:13:02 +0000http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/?p=11984The 2015 Ford Expedition's ControlTrac four-wheel drive is the way four-wheel drive should be -- especially if you have to drive in the Blizzard of 2015.

The 2015 Ford Expedition King Ranch soaks up the Blizzard of 2015 in Brett’s NY driveway. (Brett Solomon photo)

Yesterday I heard from Ford HQ. I was on the schedule to try out the 2015 Ford Expedition fresh out-of-the-box with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo mill.

Now it is the only powerplant available in the SUV. Although all of us at Technology Tell aren’t exactly fans of the mastodon-class SUVs which are big enough to block out the sun, sometimes they
are the proper tool for the job. You don’t always need a 20-lb sledgehammer, but when you do, there is nothing else that does the job as well. And when
duty calls for the largest…

]]>http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/11984/blizzard-2015-2015-ford-expedition-king-ranch/feed/0Car seat alert sensors showcased at CEShttp://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/11741/car-seat-alert-sensors-showcased-ces/
http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/11741/car-seat-alert-sensors-showcased-ces/#commentsMon, 19 Jan 2015 15:00:09 +0000http://www.technologytell.com/in-car-tech/?p=11741Intel and Voxx Electronics are trying to remedy the problem that killed 37 children last year who were accidentally left in car seats in sweltering vehicles.

The Intel Car Seat Chest Clip replaces the car seat chest clip and sends an alert to drivers if they leave the vehicle with a child still inside. (Photo courtesy Intel)

When I became I parent, I could not believe anyone would be so forgetful as to leave their bundle of joy in the rear seat. Luckily, my daughter has a built-in LET ME OUT scream, as she never really
naps in the car. But I was turned onto the problem from KidsandCars.org. Sleeping children coupled with routines and task fixation make your
mind wander after the morning commute. And suddenly, someone forgot to stop at daycare.

Two units from Intel and Voxx Electronics are trying to remedy the problem that killed 37 children last year who were…